Heesen's 49.9-metre superyacht Aura has been launched at the facility in Oss and is now due for delivery in April of next year. Aura features exterior design from Clifford Denn, who was inspired by classic automotive design elements in the lines of this latest Heesen yacht. She features a round-bilge that will lend her maximum comfort for the long passages that her 3,800 nautical mile range affords. 
Photo: Dick HolthuisHer custom interiors are the work of Reymond Langton and the superyacht can accommodate as many as ten guests between five luxuriously appointed staterooms. There is a main deck master suite to the fore, while the additional four staterooms are located on the lower deck.
Photo: Dick HolthuisArthur Brouwer, Heesen CEO, commented, “2021 has been a very exciting year for our shipyard, not only for our many sales successes, which will keep us busy for years to come but also for the milestones we achieved in the construction of our yachts. Today, we are celebrating the technical launch of this new 50-metre. Project Aura is the fifth yacht launched this year.”
Photo: Dick HolthuisOwner’s representative Captain Billy Lockhart echoed the sentiments; “The launch has always been the most important milestone in a boat’s history, ever since sailors first went to sea. For us, as the new crew of Aura, the pride and excitement we feel watching this new build take that step is no different. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this journey with the Heesen shipyard and its incredible people. We look forward to the boat’s completion and the voyages and experiences we have in store together.”
Photo: Dick HolthuisIn the coming months Aura will undergo outfitting at the shipyard before sailing to Hellevoetsluis to undergo intensive tests in the North Sea.
Delivery is scheduled for the end of April.